Risk Management and Professional Standards Webinar 2024 On-demand

1 hour verifiable CPD | Please note: This webinar fulfils the 1-hour of annual Risk Management CPD required by all Scottish solicitors

Join us in September for a comprehensive webinar on risk and professional standards. This webinar is designed for all legal professionals seeking advice on the best practice for upholding professional standards in order to mitigate risks in their day-to-day practice.

Upholding high professional standards is essential to protect your clients’ rights and interests, and it fosters trust and confidence in the integrity of the legal system. This webinar will examine the ethical considerations underlying professional standards and discuss these in relation to common legal practices.

Attendees will gain a fuller understanding of the professional standards which are relevant to the legal profession and develop the practical skills to allow them to uphold these standards with confidence.

Learning outcomes:

• Develop your understanding of the fundamental ethical principles and standards within the legal profession
• Learn the best practices for compliance with professional standards and mitigating risk
• Gain an awareness of emerging risks facing solicitors today and develop best practice approaches to deal with these risks effectively
• Examine the concept of “lawful but awful” practices which undermine professional standards